Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony WX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was announced 5 years after the WX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL8 scores against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL8 and the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and WX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.